16 h. ago Less red tape, more trades workers and doctors for all on campaign day 14

Pierre Poilievre is promising a “two-for-one” law that would also compel the government to cut two regulations for every one put in place

Society

19 h. ago Conservatives vow Canada businesses to see 25% less red tape

(Bloomberg) — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to wake up the Canadian economy from the “red-tape-induced slumber” in his latest pitch to businesses ahead of the April 28 election. Poilievre — whose party is trailing Mark Carney’s Liberals in most polls — said Saturday that his government will cut 25% of all red tape within […]

Economics

19 h. ago THE LATEST: Federal leaders enter second full weekend of campaign

POILIEVRE PROMISES BUSINESSES TO SEE 25% LESS RED TAPE Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to wake up the Canadian economy from the “red-tape-induced slumber” in his latest pitch to businesses – a so-called ‘two-for-one’ law is a more aggressive version of the existing Red Tape Reduction Act that enforces a one-for-one rule. Poilievre said he […]

Politics

19 h. ago Campaigning across the country, federal leaders pledge family doctors, red tape cuts

OTTAWA — Federal party leaders are starting the second full weekend of the federal election campaign at opposite ends of the country. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is in B.C., where he is set to make an announcement on cutting bureaucratic red tape, while NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is in Atlantic Canada, where he promised to […]

Politics

20 h. ago Carney, Poilievre focus on trades and red tape as Singh tackles health care

Federal party leaders are starting the second full weekend of the federal election campaign at opposite ends of the country, with stops in B.C., Atlantic Canada and Ontario.

Economics

7 d. ago Poilievre, Singh focus on affordability, Carney visits his Ottawa riding

OTTAWA — The Conservatives and NDP both promised affordability measures on the campaign trail Saturday, with the NDP focused on capping the price of some food items and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre offering more tax writeoffs to some trades workers. As the federal election campaign moved into its seventh day, both NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh […]

Transport

2 w. ago This U.S. nurse wants to move to B.C. Red tape and the cost of living give him pause

Pat, a South Carolina nurse, wants to move to B.C., but says red tape and the cost of living are giving him pause.

Economics

2 w. ago Poilievre outlines plan to boost apprenticeships, training for trades workers

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced a plan Friday to boost training and employment for workers in the skilled trades. Speaking at a news conference in Ottawa Friday morning, Poilievre said his plan for “more boots, less suits” will expand training halls and provide direct grants and faster access to employment insurance for apprentices […]

Society

2 w. ago Toronto implementing 10 actions to prioritize Canada in U.S. tariff war

Toronto's mayor says the city will be implementing 10 action items to support Canadian businesses and workers in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Economics

2 w. ago Ontario sent his late wife a $200 rebate cheque — then the runaround began

Michel René de Cotret says the issue isn't necessarily about the money. It's about not getting answers.

Economics

3 w. ago In Calgary courts: Alberta appeal court upholds conviction of sex trade worker who helped torture and sexually assault bad client

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from March 10-14, 2025

Society

3 w. ago B.C. government to unhappy doctors, nurses in the U.S.: Come work for us

Health Minister Josie Osborne announced a new marketing campaign to entice medical staff to B.C., including reducing the credential process to six weeks.

Politics